Simpledishes EAT WELL DAILY crispy & JUICY HONEY BUTTER GARLIC CHICKEN TENDERS

🍯 CRISPY & JUICY HONEY BUTTER GARLIC CHICKEN TENDERS 🍗
Sweet, savory, and impossibly crispy – the ultimate crowd-pleaser!

✨ WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

✔ Under 30 minutes from fridge to table
✔ Perfectly crispy without deep-frying
✔ Addictive honey-butter glaze – sticky, garlicky goodness
✔ Kid-approved & meal-prep friendly

🛒 INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

1 lb chicken tenders (or breast sliced into strips)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (extra crunch!)
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs (beaten)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp oil (for frying)

For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:

3 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tbsp lemon juice (brightens the flavor)

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP

1️⃣ CRISPY COATING:

Set up a dredging station:
- Bowl 1: Flour + garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs
Coat each tender: Flour → Egg → Panko (press firmly for maximum crunch!)

2️⃣ PAN-FRY TO GOLDEN PERFECTION:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook tenders 3-4 mins per side until deep golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.

3️⃣ MAGIC SAUCE:

In the same pan, melt butter over low heat.
Add garlic, sauté 30 sec until fragrant (don’t burn!).
Stir in honey, soy sauce, chili flakes, and lemon juice. Simmer 1-2 mins until glossy.
Toss crispy tenders in sauce or drizzle generously.

🔥 PRO TIPS

Double crisp: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 mins after saucing to caramelize the glaze.
Extra juicy: Soak chicken in buttermilk or salted water for 30 mins before coating.
Make it a meal: Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or a fresh salad.
Meal prep: Reheat in an air fryer to revive crispiness!